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EveryDay Strong: A call for emotionally supportive teachers
You need a degree to be a teacher. You take classes and you do practicums so you can be as prepared as possible for when you walk into a classroom of your own. But there are some things even teachers can’t learn in school. In today’s classrooms, so many...
Sunday Drive: 2024 Toyota Prius Prime redefining efficiency and style
Toyota has long been a pioneer in the hybrid vehicle market, and the 2024 Prius Prime continues this legacy with an impressive blend of efficiency, technology and style. As the plug-in hybrid version of the iconic Prius, the Prime offered both electric-only driving capability and the convenience of a gasoline engine, making it a unique option for a variety of driving needs.
Guest opinion: Republican tax cuts spurred asset price inflation
The following facts have been completely ignored by Donald Trump and his media allies:. 1. Because the economy is in a constant state of flux and change, every president inherits a unique economy where the conditions and factors are temporary and not repeatable. In spite of Trump’s trash talking the U.S. economy and denouncing “American carnage,” he inherited a good economy. In contrast, Biden inherited an economy that was much more precarious with many problems unique to COVID and most commentators talking about a recession, which was deftly avoided.
Mistakes doom Skyridge football in loss to Corner Canyon
It’s tough for a high school football team to maintain momentum when just when things are starting to go its way, something bad happens. Skyridge found out firsthand just how true that was Friday night as the Falcons hosted Corner Canyon in Lehi. Over and over throughout the game...
Mary Ann Cochran Hiskey
Mary Ann Cochran Hiskey, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and generous and loyal friend to many, passed away peacefully, from a broken heart, on September 11, 2024, at Utah Valley Hospital surrounded by her children. Mary Ann was born July 26, 1941, in Rolla, Missouri to Thomas Cochran and Hazel Bowen....
Back to School Pride Night aims to provide sense of belonging among Utah County’s queer communities
Now that classes have been back in session for a couple of weeks and everyone is getting into their routine for the school year, one local group is inviting students from Brigham Young University and community members to its Back to School Pride Night. The event, hosted by the nonprofit...
Connie Ault Oxborrow
Connie Ault Oxborrow, 77, passed away Friday September 6th, 2024, after a long and courageous struggle with her health. Born August 25th, 1947, to Elwin and Hazel Ault of Cedar Fort, Utah, Connie was the oldest of 5 children. She loved her hometown of Cedar Fort, and always described it as the BEST place to grow up. She attended elementary in the two-room schoolhouse until 6th grade, at which point the upper grades were bussed to Lehi, and she graduated from Lehi High School in 1965.
Utah sheriffs say new OSHA rule would ‘cause a mass exodus’ of search and rescue staff volunteers
Sheriffs from across Utah are pushing back on a proposed rule change from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or OSHA, that they say could be “catastrophic” for search and rescue crews. The proposed rule, called Emergency Response Standard, takes up more than 7,000 pages on the Federal...
BYU-Wyoming football matchups and prediction: Cougars can’t overlook struggling Cowboys
Here is Jared Lloyd’s look at the BYU-Wyoming matchups, including his prediction for the final score for Saturday’s game at War Memorial Stadium in Laramie, Wyo.:. The pressure for Jake Retzlaff to be more consistent is increasing, although one mediocre performance doesn’t determine a season. This is an opportunity for him to showcase more than he did at SMU, but the Cowboy defense won’t make it easy. Despite surrendering a lot of points to Arizona State, Wyoming has the athletes and scheme to create plenty of problems.
BYU/UVU Roundup: Cougars claim cross country titles at Autumn Classic
Senior captain Casey Clinger took first overall in the BYU Autumn Classic 4-mile race Friday morning at the Lakeside Sports Complex. “I’m very excited about Casey’s debut for the season,” Cougar head coach Ed Eyestone said. “It was fun seeing him running on grass again. He ran a very intelligent race. He put down a nice last 600-meters to go and was nice to see him bring in his teammate Creed behind him. That was a nice one-two punch. I was also impressed with Mark Boyle being a solid fifth for us. We also saw good style from our unattached and redshirted athletes as well.”
Ruling blocks big changes to Utah citizen initiatives but lawmakers vow appeal
Utah voters won’t decide this November on a proposal to amend the state constitution that would let state lawmakers rewrite voter-approved ballot measures but the question will remain on ballots with just weeks to go until the election, a judge ruled Thursday. Legislative leaders vowed to appeal to the...
Solar storms may cause faint auroras overnight in parts of Northern Hemisphere
NEW YORK (AP) — Solar storms may bring faint but visible auroras to the Northern Hemisphere starting late Thursday and extending into early Friday morning. But, experts say, don’t expect power grids and communications to be disrupted much. People in Canada and northern U.S. states including Alaska, Washington,...
Move your shooting to the next level at Next Shot Precision
Ready to take your shooting to the next level? Plan your next shot at Next Shot Precision, an Orem precision gun store specializing in unusual, custom and extremely accurate guns and shooting equipment. “You will truly have a different experience here than any other place,” said Jim Cannon, co-owner of...
Volunteers spruce up sites across Utah County during annual Day of Caring
From painting walls in a soon-to-be-open community center to service projects at local parks and reading activities at area schools, volunteers came out in droves during this year’s Day of Caring in Utah County. On Thursday, over 1,500 people from over 40 businesses and organizations throughout the county volunteered...
Guest opinion: Say ‘no way’ to Amendment A
I am passionate about wanting my child to attend a public school where he can create memories like mine — those of riding my bike to school, building friendships, hearing diverse viewpoints and learning from dedicated educators. However, as he enters his first year of preschool, Utah’s Constitutional Amendment A (S.J.R. 10) could jeopardize those opportunities for him and for the nearly 90% of Utah families that rely on our public schools. If it passes, neither he nor they may have a neighborhood school to attend. If they still have one, I wonder what its quality will be.
De Rugy: Welcome Elon Musk’s efficiency commission (just don’t expect Congress to)
During his campaign, former President Donald Trump has proposed his share of bad policy ideas, such as a 20% tariff across the board. But tasking Elon Musk with heading a commission to make the government more efficient is one worth considering. In a speech to the Economic Club of New York, Trump said this commission will conduct “a complete financial and performance audit of the entire federal government.”
BYU women’s soccer opens Big 12 slate with 1-0 victory against Arizona State
The Cougars played five ranked teams to open the season and posted a 2-3-2 mark heading into Thursday’s Big 12 opener against unbeaten Arizona State. The Cougars found a way to score just before the end of the first half and held on for a 1-0 victory in front of 3,826 fans at South Field.
Relentless: Intense effort earns Timpanogos girls soccer big win at Orem
Sometimes being relentless on a soccer field is all about never giving up and giving your all, but it can also describe being mentally prepared no matter what. The Timpanogos girls soccer team demonstrated both characteristics in Thursday’s big Region 8 rivalry game at Orem, which was why the Timberwolves steamrolled to the 3-0 win.
Lehi chapter of national nonprofit to build beds for children without their own to sleep in
Across the country, many kids go to sleep at night without a bed for a proper night’s rest. According to data compiled by Sleep in Heavenly Peace, a national nonprofit, around 2%-3% of children in the United States are without a bed. Bedless children may sleep on a floor...
BYU/UVU roundup: Cougars announce 2025 nonconference football schedule
BYU has finalized its 2025 nonconference football schedule with the addition of a home game with Portland State on Aug. 30, and the rescheduling of a game with Stanford that will move from 2031 to Sept. 6, 2025. The Cougars will also visit East Carolina on Sept. 20 in the final game of a four-game series.
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